Soutenir ou défendre un principe, une loi ou une conviction.
To support or defend a principle, law, or belief.
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Nous devons défendre nos valeurs pendant ce débat. — We must uphold our values during this debate.
Le tribunal a décidé de confirmer le jugement initial. — The court decided to uphold the original ruling.
Peux-tu faire respecter les règles du jeu ? — Can you uphold the rules of the game?
Peux-tu confirmer cette décision pendant la réunion ? — Can you uphold this decision during the meeting?
Fais respecter notre accord pendant la réunion. — Please uphold our agreement in the meeting.
Nous devons confirmer notre accord précédent avec eux. — We need to uphold our previous agreement with them.
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